Write a long set of technical instructions for a peer in your field of study by applying what you have learned from the ABSORB & COMPLETE section of the unit.

Purpose The purpose of this exercise is to practice creating clear and concise technical instructions for a specific audience.

Instructions Researching the topicgain a thorough understanding of your subject by spending some time doing research on the task you are instructing on make sure your sources are quality sources (Wikipedia is not a quality source; neither are nonprofessional blogs) make observations collect visuals review professional examples Constructing the Document put yourself in the shoes of your readers (whoever you determine this is) use simple words and limit the amount of jargon define any words that might be unfamiliar to your readers keep sentences breath length use the command, or imperative, style (verb first) keep it simple and do not over-explain basic steps or concepts use a functional and attractive page layout use graphics that reinforce the written text Designing your documentdo some preliminary research to figure out the best way to visually present your material to your target audience. use an introduction that (length depends on the complexity of the task and your readers' knowledge, but are typically very brief) states the purpose states the importance of the task describes the necessary technical ability/difficulty identifies the time required to completion (as a guideline) Use the body to explain the steps use sequentially ordered steps

state one action at a time keep the steps concise number the steps add comments, notes, or examples as necessary provide feedback as necessary refer to the graphics include and set apart any warnings or safety information using appropriate symbols use icons carefully use images carefully use white space wisely (single-space or double-space needs to be considered as it relates to document design) signal the conclusion by offering a closing that tells the readers that they are finished with the task in any of these ways: signal completion of the task describe the finished product offer trouble-shooting advice Formatting the Document APA Format for References only to 1-inch margins 2 pages of material plus o 1 APA cover page that includes the following o A separate APA reference page i also need references too with links